Atlanta Police says the actor was taken into custody early Saturday morning at the Lowes Hotel, where he was staying as a guest. He was booked and released on $1,000 surety bond, according records from the Fulton County Jail.

Pierce, 52, is best known for his role on HBO's "The Wire" as Detective Bunk Moreland. He most recently portrayed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in HBO's "Confirmation."

Atlanta Police said the incident "did not raise to anything significant." They added that Pierce did not make police aware that he was famous for his acting roles, nor did police on the scene inquire.

Police said they're still gathering details for an incident report, and would share additional details once completed.

ABC News has reached out to a rep for Pierce, but hasn't heard back yet.